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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Sterile Processing Tech 2

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewton, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Completion of a Central Processing Technology Course is required.
  • At least three years of sterile processing experience performing all sterile processing functions within an operative setting is required.
  • A Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or equivalent credential is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Demonstrate proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
  • Practice proper techniques for biological testing of sterilizers.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of steam sterilization principles and recommended practices, including associated record-keeping.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Sterrad low-temperature sterilization principles and recommended practices, including associated record-keeping.
  • Practice proper techniques for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating instrumentation.
  • Perform ATP testing on endoscopes, instruments, and surfaces as required.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of endoscope processor principles and recommended practices, including associated record-keeping.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the department's distribution systems.
  • Demonstrate proper use of computer systems.
  • Demonstrate procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
  • Participate in department quality-improvement and performance-improvement processes.
  • Maintain HIPAA standards.
  • Use proper personal protective equipment.
  • Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment and supplies; carts can weigh approximately 1,000 pounds, laundry and towels approximately 50 pounds, and kits approximately 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Disassemble, clean, disinfect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments, flexible scopes, and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital.
  • Perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment.
  • Perform disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
  • Leak-test, evaluate, clean and disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
  • Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Assemble surgical instruments and kits using kit assembly information.
  • Package, wrap, and prepare kit and instrument loads for sterilization.
  • Load, operate, monitor, and document use of decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
  • Perform and document chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
  • Respond to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
  • Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate kit-assembly levels and request replacements in a timely manner.
  • Select supplies and instruments for surgical cases using surgeon-specific preference cards.
  • Stock adult, pediatric, and neonatal code carts and intubation boxes.
  • Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
  • Use a variety of computer systems.
  • Assist in training new staff and volunteers.
  • Rotate between the main Sterile Processing Department, Gastrointestinal Department, and Outpatient Surgery Center as needed.
  • Set up procedure rooms, including opening rooms and preparing scope flush, carbon dioxide, and suction.
  • Review daily assignments for procedure rooms, decontamination, or reprocessing.
  • Obtain the Clean Cart system, set up scopes for the shift, and identify scope types, including gastroscopes and adult or pediatric colonoscopes.
  • Store scopes in the closed, dry room and use the specialized drying closet, both of which require card access.
  • Transport scopes to procedure rooms using the blue cart with the scope and endoscopy kits on a green covered tray.
  • Set up scopes and use ProVation MD to locate the patient for the procedure, verify the account or medical record number, and document the primary care physician and scope number accurately.
  • Between double procedures or after procedures, pre-clean at bedside, attach the patient sticker to the scope tray, and complete the Aegis one-hour indicator sticker.
  • Check oral suction use during upper endoscopy.
  • Dispose of empty water bottles after the last scope of the day; dispose of dirty canisters and replace them.
  • Flush the Environ-mate daily with enzymatic solution followed by one liter of water.
  • Flush the Environ-mate weekly with bleach solution followed by two liters of water; leave the system and wall suction on and clamp suction tubing overnight.
  • Sign off the computer and turn off the monitor.
  • Remove used blue gowns to the recovery-room dirty utility room.
  • Stock rooms at the end of the day according to par levels.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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